HC Deb 05 December 1950 vol 482 c35W
30. Squadron Leader Burden

asked the Secretary of State for War why British wounded in Korea at British 33rd General Hospital are supplied with American uniforms only.

Mr. Strachey

The evacuation of British wounded from forward areas in Korea to the base has been through United States channels and, where soiled uniforms have had to be changed, United States pattern has been issued. On their arrival at 33 British General Hospital, British wounded have, since 13th October, been issued with British uniform.

33. Mr. M. Lindsay

asked the Secretary of State for War why no British awards for gallantry in Korea have been made or made public.

Mr. Strachey

Recommendations are now coming forward and awards approved will be announced from time to time. The first two will be gazetted this evening.

77. Mr. Low

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps he has taken to ensure the rapid transmission of mail between the British troops in Korea and the United Kingdom whilst so many aircraft of British Overseas Airways Corporation are grounded.

Mr. Strachey

While the British Overseas Airways Corporation eastward route is suspended, Forces' air mail to and from Korea is being routed via the United States.